Ideally, Gerald Green would be our go-to guy for a last second shot, because he's hyper-athletic, can create his own shot, can hit from any range, and can elevate over his defender. Unfortunately, the pressure gets to him, and he's more likely to bobble the ball out of bounds than get the shot off.
Nothing sucks the energy out of this time like trying to milk a lead. That's when the guards start pounding the ball, running down the clock and the team takes desperation drives or perimeter jumpers.
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Xylus wrote:Ideally, Gerald Green would be our go-to guy for a last second shot, because he's hyper-athletic, can create his own shot, can hit from any range, and can elevate over his defender. Unfortunately, the pressure gets to him, and he's more likely to bobble the ball out of bounds than get the shot off.
He did okay with us last year. That last shot against Minnesota comes to mind.
Mori Chu wrote:He'll be going nuts for some other team that needs and values him. (To wit, can you imagine Gerald Green on Memphis? He'd go nuts on that team.)
Not so sure he would see court time with his defense.
Do every one of these Suns-Griz games have to end in the most painful way possible. Offensive rebound and 3 point play given up when up by two? Excruciating.
And I think Hornacek is quite good at drawing up ATO plays. Having IT inbound over Gasol was not his finest moment.
Xylus wrote:Ideally, Gerald Green would be our go-to guy for a last second shot, because he's hyper-athletic, can create his own shot, can hit from any range, and can elevate over his defender. Unfortunately, the pressure gets to him, and he's more likely to bobble the ball out of bounds than get the shot off.
i wish green was there to potentially take the last second shot.
The Bobster wrote:Nothing sucks the energy out of this time like trying to milk a lead. That's when the guards start pounding the ball, running down the clock and the team takes desperation drives or perimeter jumpers.
but in the past, this team was accused of not knowing time management when they had a lead.
Shabazz wrote:Do every one of these Suns-Griz games have to end in the most painful way possible. Offensive rebound and 3 point play given up when up by two? Excruciating.
Apparently so. Fun, huh?
"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
- Phoenix Suns 2023-2024 season motto.
The Bobster wrote:Nothing sucks the energy out of this time like trying to milk a lead. That's when the guards start pounding the ball, running down the clock and the team takes desperation drives or perimeter jumpers.
but in the past, this team was accused of not knowing time management when they had a lead.
There's a big difference between prudent time management and clueless dithering ...
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